Crime Rates for Watsonia, VIC
As of Year 2025 Sep The Watsonia (3087) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 528 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 9,865 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Watsonia, VIC in 2021 was 5,352. In the last 10 years, Watsonia, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 178.4 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 19.9 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 486.5 people. When considering these numbers, it is also important to consider the trends of these numbers compared to the greater melbourne area.Most Common Crimes in Watsonia for 2025: B Property and deception offences (337), E Justice procedures offences (75), A Crimes against the person (64).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 582 | 556 | 442 | 632 | 541 | 419 | 264 | 297 | 339 | 528 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 57 | 65 | 56 | 48 | 55 | 60 | 27 | 32 | 45 | 64 |
| B Property and deception offences | 0 | 384 | 352 | 289 | 480 | 309 | 188 | 169 | 197 | 221 | 337 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 43 | 59 | 21 | 20 | 65 | 64 | 18 | 15 | 24 | 30 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 42 | 30 | 34 | 23 | 30 | 35 | 13 | 12 | 4 | 21 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 55 | 49 | 42 | 60 | 49 | 61 | 34 | 41 | 45 | 75 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 33 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
In 2025, Watsonia, VIC recorded 528 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'B Property and deception offences' with 2926 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Watsonia, VIC recorded 28 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 28 | 31 | -9.68% |
| Robbery In 2025, Watsonia, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Robbery. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Watsonia, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 11 | 7 | 57.14% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Watsonia, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 4 | 1 | 300.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Watsonia, VIC recorded 19 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 19 | 6 | 216.67% |
| Arson In 2025, Watsonia, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Arson. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Watsonia, VIC recorded 32 reported cases of Property damage. | 32 | 40 | -20.00% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Watsonia, VIC recorded 28 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 28 | 12 | 133.33% |
| Theft In 2025, Watsonia, VIC recorded 241 reported cases of Theft. | 241 | 147 | 63.95% |
| Deception In 2025, Watsonia, VIC recorded 36 reported cases of Deception. | 36 | 22 | 63.64% |
| Bribery In 2025, Watsonia, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Watsonia, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 1 | 2 | -50.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Watsonia, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Watsonia, VIC recorded 28 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 28 | 22 | 27.27% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Watsonia, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Watsonia, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 10 | 4 | 150.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Watsonia, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 8 | 0 | 800.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Watsonia, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 3 | 0 | 300.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Watsonia, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Watsonia, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 6 | 9 | -33.33% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Watsonia, VIC recorded 69 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 69 | 36 | 91.67% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Watsonia, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Watsonia, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Watsonia, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Watsonia, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Sep), people in 2021Crime rates are shown as offences per 100,000 people. These figures are based on the latest reported offences and population data from the last census (2021). Rates may appear higher or lower than current reality depending on population changes, so it is difficult to declare any suburb completely safe or unsafe.
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FAQ About Crime in Watsonia, VIC
How common is car theft in the Watsonia, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 14 motor vehicle theft offenses recorded, averaging 0 offense(s) every day.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Watsonia, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, the most commonly stolen items in Watsonia, VIC are Cash/Document (690), Personal Property (673), Jewellery (574), Car Accessories (539) and Cigarettes/Liquor (534).
What is the crime rate in Watsonia, VIC?
Watsonia, VIC has a crime rate of 528 reported criminal offences.
Is Watsonia, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Watsonia, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 9,865 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Watsonia, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Watsonia, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 337 reported offences.
Has crime in the Watsonia, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 2% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Watsonia, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 64 offenses against persons in Watsonia, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Watsonia, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 301 property crime offenses in Watsonia, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Watsonia, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, Watsonia, VIC recorded 30 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Watsonia (2021)
Watsonia is a quiet suburb with around 5352 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 45.2% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.5 people. The median household weekly income is $1883, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.4%. A majority of people (75.5%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Safest suburbs around Watsonia, VIC
If you’re considering living near Watsonia , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Montmorency - 199 offences (0.02151 per 100,000 people)
- Viewbank - 156 offences (0.02219 per 100,000 people)
- Yallambie - 105 offences (0.02523 per 100,000 people)
- Briar Hill - 116 offences (0.03602 per 100,000 people)
- Macleod - 370 offences (0.03740 per 100,000 people)
- Watsonia North - 150 offences (0.03948 per 100,000 people)
- Rosanna - 357 offences (0.04143 per 100,000 people)
- Greensborough - 1484 offences (0.07043 per 100,000 people)
- Bundoora - 2932 offences (0.10446 per 100,000 people)
*Unincorporated/Out Of Council - Areas that are not governed by a local government authority
Source: Crime Statistics Agency (CSA), NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Australian Bureau of Statistics
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